🐟 What fish can you catch in Princeton?

Most commonly caught species around Princeton , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 11,631 reported catches Largemouth bass - 9,231 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 2,615 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,554 reported catches Crevalle jack - 1,332 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Princeton fishing reports?

The latest Princeton , FL fishing reports are: @nikitadudenko reported a nice Mooneye at Miami-Dade County Coast . @lhidalgo5920 reported a nice Yellowtail snapper at Miami-Dade County Coast . @lhidalgo5920 reported a nice Grey triggerfish at Miami-Dade County Coast . @lhidalgo5920 reported a nice White grunt at Miami-Dade County Coast . .

Fishing in Princeton, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Princeton, Florida?

Anglers in Princeton , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Miami-Dade County Coast , The Everglades , Biscayne Bay , Cutler Drain Canal , The Hammocks .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Princeton?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Princeton

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest Princeton fishing reports

Mooneye

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

C-1 Urban Canal

length · weight

Yellowtail snapper

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

Grey triggerfish

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

White grunt

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

White grunt

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

Sailor's choice grunt

Biscayne Bay

length · weight

Great barracuda

Card Sound

34 in · 11 lb

Tarpon

Biscayne Canal

length · weight

Mangrove snapper

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Princeton

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Butterfly peacock bass as of May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Butterfly peacock bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 17

Max size

17"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Keep intact

Only 1 may be 17-inches or longer in total length.

Catch a butterfly peacock bass over 4-pounds, and you qualify for the Big Catch Angler Recognition Program, which rewards anglers who catch a memorable-sized fish.

Good but not as good as snakehead or largemouth bass, see Catch, Clean, Cook Peacock Bass by DMFD

Cichla ocellaris, tucunare

Regulations for

25°32′22.6″N 80°23′49.6″W

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FAQ about Princeton fishing

Anglers in Princeton, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Miami-Dade County Coast, The Everglades, Biscayne Bay, Cutler Drain Canal, and The Hammocks.

Most commonly caught species around Princeton, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 11,631 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 9,231 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 2,615 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,554 reported catches
Crevalle jack - 1,332 reported catches

The latest Princeton, FL fishing reports are:

@nikitadudenko reported a nice Mooneye at Miami-Dade County Coast.
@lhidalgo5920 reported a nice Yellowtail snapper at Miami-Dade County Coast.
@lhidalgo5920 reported a nice Grey triggerfish at Miami-Dade County Coast.
@lhidalgo5920 reported a nice White grunt at Miami-Dade County Coast.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Princeton, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Butterfly peacock bass (by length) reported in Princeton, FL was a 13 ft / 173.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @gaebbb at Mowry Canal on October 9, 2015.